Mikel Arteta has agreed a new three-year contract to stay at the club arsenal manager, sources told ESPN.
The 42-year-old’s contract expires next summer, although he told ESPN in a exclusive interview on 4 July that he did not “anticipate any problems arising” as renewal talks took place and added last month that all parties would resolve the situation once the transfer window closed.
Arsenal have always been confident that Arteta would commit his future to the club but this news will still be a boost for them in trying to oust him. Manchester City and won the first Premier League title since 2004.
The sources added that the Spaniard will receive a significant increase on his current salary of £9 million a year ($11.7 million).
Arsenal have finished second to City in each of the last two seasons and will look to close the gap by adding Riccardo Calafiori And Mikel Merino throughout the summer, in addition to the delayed lending Raheem Sterling from Chelsea.
Sources told ESPN that Arteta played a key role in convincing these players to join the club, underlining his integral role in Arsenal’s pursuit of success.
On Sunday, they travel to Tottenham for the north London derby while facing significant problems in midfield, with Merino ruled out with a fractured shoulder, Declan Rice suspended and Martin Ødegaard are facing a difficult period.
Odegaard was seen flying back to London on crutches after injuring his ankle on international duty with Norway, and sources told ESPN he is likely to miss Sunday’s game and could be sidelined for a while longer.
Norwegian doctor Ola Sand told the Norwegian newspaper VG Odegaard did not suffer a broken bone, adding: “Ankle injuries like that usually take at least three weeks. Anything beyond that is just a bonus and then it can take longer.”
Arsenal have a big week ahead with a trip to Spurs, the first of three away games that comprise their Champions League trip to Atalanta on Thursday, followed by a visit to Premier League champions City.
